Tineidae

12.035 Brindled Nest Moth Niditinea striolella (Matsumara, 1931)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 4.5 to 7mm

Habitats: Indoor sites and wherever it can source the larval foodstuffs.

Habits: The moth can be found amongst the nest material.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on animal detritus in wasp's nests and bird's nests, especially the hole nesting species. On mainland Europe it has also been recorded from mole galleries.